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New River

Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: Single Track 98%
Dual Track 2%
Distance: 5.00 miles (8.05 KM)
Duration: Under One Hour
Elevation Gain: 20 Feet (6 Meters)
Climbing: Rolling Terrain
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.

Trail Description:
Fun. And Lots of it. A favorite with the locals. Single track, switchbacks, mud, sand, and lots of log crossings. A special part of the course is the "PlayGround". A rolling set of bmx style jumps, dropoffs, and a few vertical drops. Sick. BMX riders like to hang there, but Mountain bikes rule the place. There is miles and miles of fire roads for family rides.

How to get there:
From Jacksonville: Go South on HWY 17 towards Wilmington. Once you pass the Marine Corps Air Station's backgate, continue on for about 1 mile. Once you pass the bridge, get in the left lane and look for the (left) turning lane. You will be turning onto a dirt road with a Yellow gate at the end. That is where you park. Trail head is right there.

Additional Notes:
US Goverment Property, but you don't need a pass to park. Game Warden might question you, but t